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[lilley91]

hey, thats a good idea!!

the thunderstorm will come in the next 2-4 days

i hope!!

cheers
james

[beaky]

Your camera probably also has a timer function, so you won't need a remote or cable... set your exposure, then activate the timer function. When you're ready, press the shutter and set the camera down (or have it on a tripod). These timers usually trip the shutter in 10 seconds.

If you try to hold the camera during such a long exposure, the lightning will most likely come out blurry.

[Hagar]

Your camera probably also has a timer function, so you won't need a remote or cable...

That's what I originally thought the question was. Check my first reply. We've come full circle.

[Craig.]

While yes the timer function is helpful, I would be awfully cheesed off if I had it all setup for the perfect shot, only for the lightning to appear 2 seconds before the timers set to go off
At least with the release cable and bulb setting you can open the shutter and close it when your happy with the shot.

[Rifleman]

I'm not totally familiar with the Digital Rebel, but if you can, look in the manual to see if there is a mirror delay timer (Anti-Shock or some similar name)
.....for my camera in the type of shot you are going for, I would set ISO to 200, my Shutter to bulb, Aperture to 11-16, and use my infra-red remote (I have no wired or cable remote release) to trigger the shutter open and closed, along with my mirror/shutter delay....
The mirror/shutter delay ensures that the only shake that the camera may "see" or "feel" will be the shutter curtains as they open and close (I can adjust delay of the shutter after the mirror lifts from 1-30 secs)........of course, you'll be on the sturdiest tri-pod you can get your hands on......I even hang my equip bag under it, to help stabilize things more......